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2024-2025 Ceremonials Director: Utah (until 03/18/2025)
2024-2025 Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant: Utah (until 03/18/2025)

2023-2024 State Executive Secretary, Utah
2023-2024 State Ceremonials Director, Utah
2023-2024 Faithful Scribe, Assembly 2577
2023-2025 Recorder, Council 12181

2022-2023 State Executive Secretary, Utah
2022-2023 State Ceremonials Director, Utah
2022-2023 Faithful Scribe, Assembly 2577
2022-2023 Recorder, Council 12181
2022 Supreme Convention Associate Delegate (Nashville, TN)

2021-2022 Executive Secretary (Utah)
2021-2022 Ceremonials Director (Utah)
2021-2022 Newsletter/Bulletin Editor (State Update)
2021-2022 Assistant State Training Director
2021-2022 Online Membership Coordinator (Utah)
2021-2022 Faithful Scribe, Assembly 2577
2021-2022 Recorder, Council 12181

2020-2021 Executive Secretary (Utah)
2020-2021 Ceremonials Director
2020-2021 Newsletter/Bulletin Editor (October-June)

2019-2020 Executive Secretary (Utah)
2019-2020 Ceremonials Director
2018-2019 Executive Secretary (Utah)

2017-2018 Executive Secretary
2017-2018 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2016-2017 District Deputy, District #7 (6966, 13297, 13646)
2016-2017 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2015-2016 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2015-2016 Grand Knight, Council 12181
2014-2015 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2014-2015 Grand Knight, Council 12181
2013-2014 Executive Secretary
2013-2014 Asst. Membership Director
2013-2014 “Utah Knight”-Yahoo
2012-2013 “Utah Knight”/Yahoo Groups
2011-2012 District Deputy, District #2 (602, 5502, 6010, 14764, chartered 15418)
2011-2012 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Groups
2010-2011 Knight of the Year (Utah)
2009-2010 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Groups
2008-2009 Family Director, Utah
2007-2008 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Groups
2006-2007 “Utah Knight”/ Yahoo Group
2005-2006 Public Relations/Editor, UT Knight
2004-2005 Public Relations / “UTAH KNIGHT”
2003-2004 Editor, “Utah Knight”
2002-2003 Editor, “Utah Knight”

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Coming Events

Mar
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Mon
02-18-2026 - 04-05-2026 STATE DEPUTY FAITH-IN-ACTION CHALLENGE
02-18-2026 - 04-05-2026 STATE DEPUTY FIATH-IN-ACTION CHALLAGE
Apr
1
Wed
XXCouncil 11246 Breakfast Gathering
04-01-2026   8:30 am - 10:00 am
Amber Kay's Cafe, 1327 S Interstate Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720, USA
As a friendly reminder every Wednesday morning at 830 am we meet at Amber Kay's Cafe on the south side of town for breakfast. All are welcome. There is a location map in the events calendar you can access at the top of this email thru the events calendar link.
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8:30 am Council 11246 Breakfast Gathering
Apr
3
Fri
XXGOOD FRIDAY
04-03-2026   All Day Event


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All Day GOOD FRIDAY
XXHG - 1st Friday Holy Procession
04-03-2026   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, 170 S, 170 S University St, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA
First Friday Procession at Saint Catherine of Sienna at the U of U.  Honor Guard requested by State Deputy Frank Carmona.  4:30 PM Confession 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Holy Hour (Adoration) 6:00 PM Mass, and procession starts directly after Mass (6:35pm give or take). Note: HG should arrive no later than 6 PM.
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5:00 pm HG - 1st Friday Holy Procession
Apr
4
Sat
XXEASTER VISUAL
04-04-2026   All Day Event


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All Day EASTER VISUAL
Apr
5
Sun
XXEASTER SUNDAY
04-05-2026   All Day Event


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All Day EASTER SUNDAY
XXState Convention 2025
04-05-2026   4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Holy Hour with the Knights at St Francis Xavier on the 1st Sunday
Holy Hour with the Knights at St Francis Xavier on the 1st Sunday of the month at 4 pm. We will have the Exposition, the Holy Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a short homily from Father Sebastian. 
May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, 
DD George Jockisch
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4:00 pm State Convention 2025
Apr
6
Mon
XXC11479 NCAA Men's Final-Potluck
04-06-2026   6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Creek Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093, USA

Dear Brothers,
You are cordially invited to attend the Knights Council 11479 2026 NCAA Basketball Final Game Social and Dinner. This will be our first social event in the Knights room using our new TV and media system.
Event Details
- When: Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM
- Where: Room 12 of the St. Thomas More Parish Center
- Who: Council 11479 Brother Knights and Recruits
- What to Bring: We will provide burgers, brats, and beverages. Please bring an appetizer or side dish to share.
- RSVP: Please let me know if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate headcount.
Bracket Challenge
To make the finals more exciting, I have created an NCAA Basketball Bracket Challenge for our council members. The winner will be toasted at our gathering and will receive a new Knights shirt/sweatshirt.
Please use the following link to join and fill out your bracket:
https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2ge3dgnrqgm3de===/join?pool-join-key=QVk20WlRG7NaArbEW6BYAWOcdsFrhkLl&ttag=BPM26_and_cbsinvm
God Bless,
Dan Foslid
Grand Knight, KofC Council 11479
801.834.1987
Go to Event
6:00 pm C11479 NCAA Men's Final-Potluck

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